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TAPPING IRREGULAR SURFACES
TAPPING IRREGULAR SURFACES When manually tapping on an irregular surface or where you just want it to go in dead straight to the hole you drilled, simply install an old countersink tool in the chuck after removing the drill bit. Then, drive the tap with a box end...
OIL STREAM STROKE STOP
OIL STREAM STROKE STOP When resizing connecting rods, I set the oil stream to where I want the stroke to end. That makes it easy and an easy visual reference. Randy Torvinen Torvinen’s Machine Menahga, MN October, 2020
TRUCK BOX TRUNK
TRUCK BOX TRUNK I needed a secure space at the back of my shop under the back shed and a small workbench. I decide to mount an old aluminum truck bed storage box on the wall. Quick, easy, and durable. John Farmer LS Conversions Lenoir City, TN October, 2020
READY CHAINS
READY CHAINS Lifting various configured engine blocks and heads can sometimes be frustrating. One of our solutions was to assemble a number of chains with various popular diameter bolts on ends configured to rotate freely, thus allowing easy attachment to the item....
LS ENGINE STAND MOD
LS ENGINE STAND MOD After using all kinds of braces and straps to secure 5 bolt bell housing LS blocks to an engine stand, we ended up making a 3/8” thick steel plate that spans the area where the bolt hole is missing and drilling it to take the engine stand arm that...
MAGNETIC SEAL
MAGNETIC SEAL When installing valve stem seals on OHC cylinder heads, I use a small pencil magnet on the top side of many valve seals to locate them over the valve stem. There is enough magnetic material on the seal from the tension band that the magnet holds the seal...
